It’s an insult for teachers to sleep in grass-thatched houses – NAQEZ
NATIONAL Action for Quality Education (NAQEZ) Executive Director Dr Aaron Chansa says it’s an insult to the teaching fraternity for the majority of teachers in rural areas to be sleeping in grass thatched houses and classrooms. And Dr Chansa says a recent survey on the plight of teachers in rural areas shows that some teachers…...
An act of kindness, bravery earns Chipata biker a govt job
WHAT started as an ordinary August day for motorbike transporter Zinge Phiri resulted in some events which completely changed his life a few months later. The Chipata-based motor cycle transporter is currently a few days into his new job of being a midwife, which was awarded to him as a token of appreciation for his…...
Art is undervalued in Zambia, laments 24-year-old artist
Entering an art gallery is like stepping into a realm of creativity and the core of expression. The hushed ambiance amplifies the visual conversation between diverse artworks, each telling a unique story through colour, form, and emotion; inviting you to a journey where the walls echo with the silent dialogue of creativity, inviting you to…...
News Diggers! Lite Edition 026 Sunday March 3, 2024
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Toki Mawila aka Bashi Malama talks talent, music, satanism and fame
IF there are songs produced in the 80s and 90s which can be said to have stood the test of time, “Bashi Malama” of the Amantanki Band is among the top five. The 80s song, which has over the years been one of the most performed song during live shows by bands, is a situation…...
I was a playboy, I’m now a changed man – K’millian
THIS past week R&B singer Leo Moyo, alias K’millian, was trending. But it wasn’t about any kind of trouble with Yango drivers this time; it was about love. Clad in all white, he put a ring on a beautiful lady, who was also glowing in a white ensemble. The photos were captioned, “Nkani yama Love,…...
Women shouldn’t depend on a man for survival – Tianna
ARTISTE Tianna, whose real name is Taonga Shiloh Nangogo, is passionately advocating for women’s financial independence. Drawing from her own experiences, she points out that in an unfortunate event of a man’s demise, being financially stable is crucial. She urges women to engage in some form of business to empower themselves, emphasising the importance of…...
Piracy extinguished my music career momentum – CQ
Piracy is an outright adversary to the music industry, casting a shadow over the livelihood of artistes. As the illicit sharing of music became widespread, artistes’ creative efforts were devalued and their income streams compromised. One would argue that artistes today have found ways of circumventing piracy, but it was so much harder some 20…...
Mpali Season 6 ends on a dramatic high
IF THE title of this article isn’t indicative enough, let me state from the outset that it contains some serious SPOILERS! If you haven’t watched the final episode of Mpali Season six, I highly recommend that you stop reading and go watch it first. But if you want to reminisce, join me, because I haven’t…...
Multichoice angers subscribers as it hikes fees again
MULTICHOICE Zambia has announced that it will implement an upward price adjustment on its DSTV and GOtv packages effective April 1, 2024, a move which has infuriated its subscribers. Multichoice disclosed, in a press release, that its DStv Premium package will be adjusted to K1,420 from K1,200, while the Compact Plus package will be increased…...